tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post8091515740583114129..comments2024-03-18T13:16:31.977-07:00Comments on A Joyful Cottage: Living Large In Small Spaces - Provencal CottageA Joyful Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-38016240456757626102017-05-20T05:55:16.199-07:002017-05-20T05:55:16.199-07:00The pink stone with blue shutters is my favorite f...The pink stone with blue shutters is my favorite feature of this cottage. So dreamy.A Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-64843585655884697062017-05-20T05:53:46.644-07:002017-05-20T05:53:46.644-07:00It certainly gives that impression. It certainly gives that impression. A Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-71713340836318236182017-05-20T05:52:34.885-07:002017-05-20T05:52:34.885-07:00What better place to write than a cottage in Franc...What better place to write than a cottage in France?A Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-65616325089488273182017-05-20T05:51:32.438-07:002017-05-20T05:51:32.438-07:00I'm glad you're enjoying the features. I o...I'm glad you're enjoying the features. I once owned a home with terra cotta floor tiles. I liked them very much. Still do. A Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-28188792332802220902017-05-17T20:06:55.065-07:002017-05-17T20:06:55.065-07:00If you like lots of color you would have enjoyed l...If you like lots of color you would have enjoyed last week's house. It's like a box of crayons. :)A Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-17702863508245058452017-05-16T21:32:50.118-07:002017-05-16T21:32:50.118-07:00A delightful cottage indeed Nancy! The turquoise ...A delightful cottage indeed Nancy! The turquoise chairs were charming in the kitchen. I have to admit the throws on the couches were a nice touch, but I don't think I could live with it for long, but for a weekend - sure! :) And the Astro Turf, again... I could enjoy it for a weekend, but I don't think long term it would work for me. Natural is where I find my simple joys in life. Overall, a really nicely done cottage, and a great mix of old and new together. Hugs to you today :) Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-17239870694653227782017-05-16T19:51:52.178-07:002017-05-16T19:51:52.178-07:00My thoughts as I strolled through the sweet cottag...My thoughts as I strolled through the sweet cottage is I would love to live there or take a long long vacation and write to my hearts content. Lovely pictures, thanks for sharing them. Wise Heartedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13890246183434576719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-67003278280951584122017-05-16T06:58:59.240-07:002017-05-16T06:58:59.240-07:00Love the exterior, the floors and ceilings and the...Love the exterior, the floors and ceilings and the bedroom looks comfy. But those quilts draped everywhere, not a fan. Looks like they are drying out the bedding. LOL I am far from a neat freak and love casual style but not them. One other odd thing, in the kitchen my eyes went immediately to the soap sitting next to the washer on the floor. Isn't it odd. All in all I would love to spend time in this cottage. I would just have to fold up those quilts. LOLDaytona Damselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00973995351685168211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-2020564405904570672017-05-15T20:42:32.217-07:002017-05-15T20:42:32.217-07:00I love this place, so light and bright, and the pi...I love this place, so light and bright, and the pinkish color of the outside wall works beautifully with the blue shutters. I'm going to France in a couple of days so this is especially apt. Also the reason why I've not been here for a while, struggling to finish work and other things before I go. <br />A special thank you for all the lovely lovey comments you've left me both on the blog and on istagram. They've warmed my heart.<br />Amalia<br />xo<br />handmade by amaliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15589172037052603746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-1966666615373639632017-05-15T19:24:30.403-07:002017-05-15T19:24:30.403-07:00That pool! I think the cottage would be very rela...That pool! I think the cottage would be very relaxing!Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-28848850184818665042017-05-15T19:10:59.629-07:002017-05-15T19:10:59.629-07:00It's lovely! My mom has that grass in her back...It's lovely! My mom has that grass in her backyard and although it's convenient, it's kind of weird lol<br /><br />xoxo,<br />rueRuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110133467260748245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-18978239710740037482017-05-15T13:22:01.767-07:002017-05-15T13:22:01.767-07:00A cottage with a pool in France? Oui, s'il vou...A cottage with a pool in France? Oui, s'il vous plait!! Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-35009949360407090682017-05-15T12:23:24.898-07:002017-05-15T12:23:24.898-07:00I love Provençal shutters, they always have been a...I love Provençal shutters, they always have been appealing for me... As for living outside in Provence... People actually go out in the morning, then shut themselves inside, shutters closed to keep the sun out and then go out again at the end of the afternoon... Something I didn't really like when I was in the SOuth...Magali@TheLittleWhiteHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787605249681670341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-20392734177481727372017-05-15T08:23:20.155-07:002017-05-15T08:23:20.155-07:00I'm a little bit surprised with this cottage i...I'm a little bit surprised with this cottage in the fact that the inside is so casual and the outside seems much more manicured and formal. I would expect a country garden with ducks, dogs and sheep running around. Maybe it is because the quilts on the sofas make me think, dog. I have quilts on my sofa, but only because Butchy likes to get up there and look out the window. I do suppose that the weather in France or at least southern France would make a person want to be in the garden more than inside the house. So I can see the garden getting more attention due to sunny warm weather. <br />I hope that you had a lovely Mother's Day.<br />Connie :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-77435772830163486112017-05-14T11:36:00.136-07:002017-05-14T11:36:00.136-07:00Oh, how pretty!! Another delightful read this wee...Oh, how pretty!! Another delightful read this week, sweet friend. :) Thank you so much!! Happy Mother's Day to you!!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-60899625275675962272017-05-14T11:34:47.466-07:002017-05-14T11:34:47.466-07:00It looks so pretty, it also looks like the weather...It looks so pretty, it also looks like the weather can get warm there so the swimming pool right at the back yard looks convenient. I presume all the bedspreads placed over the sofas keeps the sofas clean, specially if the clients brings pets or children. It also makes it look so cozy, I like it very much. Thanks for sharing Nancy!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795340509123902948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-55991358872201501022017-05-14T07:07:07.996-07:002017-05-14T07:07:07.996-07:00My favorite here is the terra cotta floor tiles. ...My favorite here is the terra cotta floor tiles. I have always thought of them as timeless but I pay no attention to "trends" and often gasp when someone says something is "dated" or other similar terms. You find the best small cottages for us to view Nancy!Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01729771905219015248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-55640524841426601182017-05-14T06:35:16.225-07:002017-05-14T06:35:16.225-07:00Love the pool and those beams in the ceilings. I ...Love the pool and those beams in the ceilings. I had to smile when I saw the covers on the couch. I have those same light blue and cream coverlets. Love those sweet spreads with the bird and flower pattern.<br />This is a cutie.<br />KrisJunkchiccottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312068546640480844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-5554557893915378242017-05-14T05:46:10.081-07:002017-05-14T05:46:10.081-07:00Stunning! I do like the throws on everything too. ...Stunning! I do like the throws on everything too. Makes it all look so cozy and inviting. Love the cabin looking ceiling in the last bedroom.AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01969507879772949374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-83560142383605894542017-05-14T03:45:18.161-07:002017-05-14T03:45:18.161-07:00Yes, yes, yes. Or rather, OUI!!!!!!!!!!!
The whit...Yes, yes, yes. Or rather, OUI!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />The white-washed beams, the light and airy feel, and yes, those mismatched throws are what I love about French country décor sensibilities: the relaxed elegance is IN! And now that I see how they work, perhaps I have found an affordable solution to a challenge in my front room. I have a gorgeous Stickley couch in a velvet brocade in sage green. I want to protect the fabric, and also want a WHITE look. But finding the right throws I think will make this the couch I want.<br /><br />As for this cottage, it's perfect. We just painted our front shutters a French blue!!! It's quite a bold change but today we are going to add some distressed paint features that will tone down the bright blue we ended up with. And have you had a chance to view "Escape to the Country?" What a swooner. WOW.Castles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-34907934555294487752017-05-13T23:48:02.327-07:002017-05-13T23:48:02.327-07:00Provence has a particular charm to me, maybe becau...Provence has a particular charm to me, maybe because I'm from Liguria, the atmosphear and lights of which are so, so similar !<br /><br />This post of yours, darling Nancy, is truly cheerful and bright, the rooms of this beautiful house look so comfortable and welcoming !<br /><br />Wishing you a most lovely Mother's Day,<br />I'm sending blessings to you<br /><br />XOXO DanyDanielahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759677667896507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-82366861182998565712017-05-13T22:22:07.614-07:002017-05-13T22:22:07.614-07:00That floor, the ceiling and the beams...gah! Love,...That floor, the ceiling and the beams...gah! Love, love, love them. The exterior is pretty awesome too. I wouldn't mind spending some time here. Hope you have a great weekend my friend! Kristi@Chatfield Courthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833469089486627414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-61339648425737184842017-05-13T21:42:41.055-07:002017-05-13T21:42:41.055-07:00I'm trying to find this soft gray/blue to pain...I'm trying to find this soft gray/blue to paint my shutters and trim...just love it. This is an attractive home inside and out. I love the light filled rooms. The comforters and throws on the furniture are very welcoming and cozy, but I would prefer they didn't completely cover everything. As always, I look hard at the kitchen...this is perfect! I would want to whip up a nice stew with wine, or ratatouille!!<br /><br />Thanks, Nancy!<br /><br />Jane xBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-28184654797766024012017-05-13T21:32:18.424-07:002017-05-13T21:32:18.424-07:00I like it but its too much white for me, lol. I like it but its too much white for me, lol. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-74249522559536877752017-05-13T16:43:31.722-07:002017-05-13T16:43:31.722-07:00Nancy, I think it looks cozy and charming. I lik...Nancy, I think it looks cozy and charming. I like the white washed look. That back yard is wonderful. Blessings, xoxo, SusieSusiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425051654313691986noreply@blogger.com